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Professional Development
P&C People: Who’s doing what
November 25, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefQuebec regulator names inaugural fintech director The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), the regulatory and oversight body for Québec’s financial sector, has appointed Moad Fahmi to the new position of director of fintech and innovation. “This new function will foster the collaboration that…
What’s the hourly wage of an insurance professional?
November 25, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefOntario’s recent minimum wage hike up to $15 per hour ruffled a few feathers within the business community, but the new legislation didn’t raise much of a fuss within the property and casualty (P&C) insurance sector. “On this particular issue,…
Why future recruits will flock to the automated insurance workplace
November 23, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefWhile it remains to be seen whether or not the industry’s anticipated move to automate “paper pushing” roles over the next decade will spawn major job losses, the industry may have an easier time attracting youth to the more advanced…
Broker CE on mobiles. What’s next, Virtual Reality classrooms?
November 20, 2017 David Gambrill, Editor-in-ChiefContinuing Education (CE) for brokers will likely make its way onto mobile devices in the short term, with the world of Virtual Reality classrooms to follow over the longer term — perhaps in the next five to 10 years, says…
Commercial brokers close to “holy grail” of data integration
November 19, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterToronto Insurance Conference (TIC), an association of Canadian commercial insurance brokers, is poised to launch a proof of concept leading towards real-time data integration — the “the holy grail” of commercial lines insurance. It’s a big step towards real-time data…
P&C people: Who’s doing what?
November 17, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorEconomical Insurance has hired a new personal lines EVP, while The Guarantee Company of North America’s former chief executive officer is now a senior fellow for the C.D. Howe Institute. Economical welcomes MacDonald to the team Economical Insurance announced Tuesday…
Brokers answer call to discuss industry’s ‘administration problem’
November 16, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterResponding to an insurer’s call for carriers and brokers to find tech solutions to help solve the industry’s “administration problem,” brokers have responded by welcoming such a dialogue, citing several initiatives already dedicated to the task. RSA Canada president and…
New Editor-in-Chief for Canadian Underwriter as veteran journalist David Gambrill returns
November 13, 2017 Canadian UnderwriterTORONTO, Nov. 13, 2017 /insPRESS/ – Newcom Business Media Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gambrill as Editor-in-Chief of Canadian Underwriter. “David is an award-winning writer and editor who’s arguably Canada’s most experienced and knowledgeable insurance journalist,”…
Northbridge offers lead generation to broker members of Canadian Federation of Independent Business
November 10, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterBrokers who are members of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business can be matched with small businesses requesting quotes for property and liability coverage, Northbridge Insurance suggested Friday. A recently-announced partnership between Northbridge and CFIB “connects participating brokers with prospective…
Insurance Institute Convocation, November, 2017
November 9, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterNovember saw the annual Convocation ceremonies of chapters of the Insurance Institute. In cities across the country, insurance professionals gathered to celebrate the hard work, dedication and achievements of the industry’s newest graduates from such programs as the Chartered Insurance…
IBAO president-elect urges members to mentor young brokers
October 27, 2017 Greg Meckbach, Associate EditorExperienced brokers should act as mentors to young workers entering the profession and local affiliates of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario need to have programs to help recruit high school and post-secondary students into the business, IBAO president-elect Brian…
Manitoba Public Insurance opens new centre for automotive research and training
October 17, 2017 by Canadian UnderwriterManitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has opened a new, state-of-the-art centre for automotive research and training to keep pace with “rapid changes in the design, construction, technology and reparability of motor vehicles,” provincial Minister of Crown Services Cliff Cullen announced on…